Job summary
We are a multidisciplinary team within the Maxillofacial Department, covering East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust sites. Providing special care and Dental Nursing support to various grades of clinical team members - including Consultants, SpR's, Associate Specialists, Orthodontic and Dental Therapists and Dental Core Trainees

We have a team of 30 Dental Nurse who work across our East Kent Hospitals sites. Many are skilled in Radiography, Oral Health Education and taking of impressions.

Main duties of the job
Role specific duties

To receive and prepare patients who need to undergo minor oral surgery/orthodontic/restorative procedures. To assist the clinician throughout such treatment, to assist in the supervision of the patient until they are fit to leave the department. To ensure dental surgery duties for the maxillofacial unit are under taken in an efficient and professional manner.

Provide Specialist chair side assistance within the department and Reception

• Providing assistance throughout treatment.
• Mixing and preparing of materials, dressings and equipment.
• Care of equipment and reporting issues
• To undertake general duties associated with the day to day running of the Maxillofacial unit.
• Ensuring that GDC guidelines on cross infection are conformed to.
• To assist the clinicians in the Delivery of Care to patients, which will include:
• Preparation of clinical area prior to start of each session.
• Receiving and preparing patients for treatment.
• Observing condition of the patient throughout treatment.
• To help maintain a clean and tidy environment at all times.
• Respect every member of the team.

The post holder will ensure compliance with the Trust's risk management policies and procedures, these describe the Trust's commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm, and stress that all have a responsibility to minimise rise

About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Qualifications and training
Essential

• Previous experience as a Dental nurse for a minimum of 2 years post qualification
• Current Registration with the GDC

Desirable

• Practical experience across a range of specialist procedures appropriate to the department - Restorative/Orthodontic/Maxillofacial

Clinical skills and experience
Essential

• NEBDN Qualification in Dental Nursing or equivalent or NVQ level 3 - Dental Nurse/Oral Healthcare
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Computer literate.

Desirable

• It would be advantageous for the Dental Nurse to hold the following: Certificate in oral Hygiene Certificate in Orthodontics Certificate in Radiology Certificate in Impression taking

Governance
Essential

• Awareness of the GDC standards
• To be aware of and adhere to the Trusts Vision, Mission and Values.

Personal/professional attributes
Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• To attend training and education courses where needs are identified - to maintain skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Desirable

• A theoretical and practical knowledge of minor oral surgery and Orthodontic procedures.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Rd, ASHFORD, TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Maxillofacial, Donna Parker, donna.parker7@nhs.net, 01233651858